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Round 18: EP Round, FORTIS Match, Remembrance Round

8 months ago – August 22, 2023

Norwood take on Adelaide at Coopers Stadium this Saturday in what will be the Redlegs final match of the SANFL Season… but the day means much more than that.

Round 18 (Saturday, August 26) is a big day on the Football Club’s calendar this year, as Norwood celebrates Eyre Peninsula Round and hosts the annual Remembrance Round and Fortis Match.

Norwood’s League side will play the Crows at home from 2:10pm, while the Reserves side are travelling to Elizabeth to face Central District (11:30am start) with a spot in the Finals on the line.

The SANFL Inclusive League Grand Final between Athelstone and Kenilworth will follow the League match at Coopers Stadium.

Scroll down to learn more about the Norwood Football Club’s Eyre Peninsula Round, Fortis Match and Remembrance Round initiatives.

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EYRE PENINSULA ROUND

During the last home match of the 2023 season, Norwood will take the opportunity to celebrate the Eyre Peninsula, the club’s Regional Zone. Look out for fresh oysters, seafood, and other EP-related products across Coopers Stadium for all to enjoy.

The Eyre Peninsula is renowned for its oysters and seafood, spectacular coastline, and fantastic marine and ocean experiences. Come along to our last home game on Saturday, August 26 and enjoy a taste of the EP and cheer on the team in style!

The club is hosting a Pre-Match ‘Long Table’ Lunch – Eyre Peninsula Celebration on Saturday – this event is SOLD OUT. However, there will be fresh food from the Eyre Peninsula on offer around the ground.

REMEMBRANCE ROUND

The Norwood Football Club will celebrate Remembrance Round in its final home game of the season, Saturday August 26.

Remembrance Round presents an opportunity to share and celebrate those who have been previous members of the Norwood Football Club over the years that have passed.

The names and photographs (supplied by the families) will be put up on our super screen pre game and during half time to give every Norwood member a chance to recognize and share the memory of our past Norwood family members.

Please note, if you sent in a photo last year, it will be used again in this years video package. We will continue to remember them.

Fortis in Procella!

FORTIS ARMY MATCH

On the back of the successful Fortis Army match in 2021 and 2022, the Club has decided to make the last home game every year feature a supporter match and guard for the team as they run out.

This match will now be known as the Fortis Army. The feedback from the players who ran through the Fortis Army guard was that it was an amazing and motivating feeling to experience. All in attendance for the first march in 2021, including the coaches, players and supporters felt it was one of the proudest and best Norwood days to be part of.

With such compelling feedback, the congregation onto the ground to form a guard will now become a regular event – we will be welcoming all supporters to participate. Make sure to wear your Norwood Red and Blue out onto the ground to form a guard for the players to run through.

2023 FORTIS Match guard of honour Information

If you are keen to form part of the FORTIS Army guard, make your way onto the Norwood Oval playing surface from 1:40pm.

By 1:50pm, form a guard of honour along both sides of the Norwood FC race at The Parade End of Norwood Oval for the players to run through.

The Remembrance Round video will play on the big screen at 1:50pm.

The players are scheduled to run out at 2pm.

Make your way off the oval ASAP for players to warm up ahead of the 2:10pm game start.